SC Political Timeline By JuanaClayton Apr 20, 1800 Deomcratic republicans were the dominant political party in the U.S. In the 1800s Mar 20, 1854 The rupublican party was formed against the expansion of slavery . Nov 6, 1860 Abraham lincon was ellected the first republican president. . Apr 20, 1870 Southern democrats began to "redeem" the south and formed the "solid south". It was in the 1870s. Jul 26, 1948 Democratic president Roosevelt abd Truman both supported desegregation. . Nov 2, 1948 Strom thurmond runs for president as the dixiecrate nominee. . Apr 20, 1964 Democratic president Kennedy and Johnson buth support the civil rights act. In 1964. Oct 30, 1990 Laws such as the ducational improvement act are passed. . Jan 12, 2011 South carolinas first female governor, Nikki haley is elected. .